Bolognino - Francis I Gonzaga ND (1383-1407) front Bolognino - Francis I Gonzaga ND (1383-1407) back
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Bolognino - Francis I Gonzaga ND

 
Silver 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mantua (Italian States)
Lord
Francis I (1382-1407)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1383-1407
Value
1 Grosso
Currency
Grosso Agontano
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320516
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large letter A surrounded by four rings. Legend ends with small shield of Mantova

Lettering: ✠ ⸰ mAN ⸰ TV ⸰ (shield) ⸰

Translation: Mantoa

Comment

This coin imitates the design of the contemporary one of Bologna

Weight is highly variable with known examples on full planchets ranging from 0.84 to 1.16 g.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Bolognino - Francis I Gonzaga ND (1383-1407) coin from the Duchy of Mantua is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the Gonzaga family's coat of arms, which was a symbol of the ruling family's power and influence in the region.